Tower Bridge London, UK
During industrial revolution time the capital (London) became more populated and flourished especially the east side industrial area of the city where the Thames was flowing. It was badly needed bridge over River in that area. Before Tower Bridge construction started it took eight years in lots of discussions about its design.
A Night View of Tower Bridge London, UK
Actually the discussion on a bridge begins in 1876, when a committee was sit to start making plans for Tower Bridge, after a lot of discussions over more than 50 designs the committee finally agree over a design. Designed was created by famous local architect Horace Jones with his teammate John Wolfe Barry’s collaboration. The construction took 11,000 tons of steel to build the framework with help of 450 labors.
Tower Bridge London, UK
Tower Bridge London, UK
The bridge was officially opened in 1894 after completing its construction. Though the Tower Bridge was a bit of an engineering marvel at the time but locals disliked its old Victorian Gothic design, but it prove that they were wrong, it became one of the London’s symbols over the time.
Tower Bridge London Wallpaper
Tower Bridge UK Wallpaper
The special design of the bridge allows the passage of large ships along with small because it was needed in that area. The move-able bridge was created which can be opened to give passage heavy traffic in River. The hidden mechanism in two towers opens the Tower Bridge and was powered by stream. Although in 1976, the steam pumps were replaced by an electric system. Both decks of Tower Bridge are 30 meters wide and can be opened to an 83 degrees angle. In past they were opened it almost 20000 times per year but now a days it is raised about 1000 times per year.
Tower Bridge London Wallpaper
Taking a walk in between two towers over Tower Bridge in London can be wonderful experience. A view from top is incredible. Tourists can take pictures through the glassy windows. The 11 meter long glass floors were installed 40 meters above the river. Taking pictures of Tower Bridge is one of favorite tourist activity. The enclosed area lined with pictures and information for visitors about its history.
Tower Bridge London Wallpaper
Tower Bridge London Uk Wallpaper
Tower Bridge Wallpaper
Tickets for Tower Bridge London Exhibit can be purchased online or from ticket office ranging from about 5 to 20 British Pounds, the children under age 5 are free. The opening timing of Tower Bridge is from 9:30 to 6:00 pm daily throughout the year.
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